Malpositions of the cervical spine are generally very common. However, whether a patient experiences pain or other complaints depends on the extent of the malposition. “Malposition” means that the vertebrae are not correctly aligned, there are deviations or the entire section is increasingly in the wrong position.
Scoliosis, i.e. a twisting of the vertebral bodies, also counts as a malposition. Radiating complaints, such as tingling in the fingers, loss of strength, numbness, dizziness and headaches are frequent accompanying symptoms. Malpositions can be congenital or caused by one-sided activities, overloading or poor posture.
Hyperlordosis of the cervical spine
Hyperlordosis of the cervical spine refers to an increased arch formation of the section from the axis (2nd cervical vertebra) to the first thoracic vertebra. In most cases, this is a consequence of an excessively kyphotic position of the BWS, which shows an outward arc formation. The hyperlordosis of the cervical spine causes the distribution of force to shift to the cervical spine and puts more stress on the upper thoracic spine.
In addition, the head tries to compensate for the lordosis position by moving it slightly further back so as not to change the statics of the body. This results in more tension and stress on the cervical spine – due to the overstraining of the muscles. Headaches in the occipital region become more frequent in this case, as does a high tone of the short neck muscles and trapezius.
In the case of hyperlordosis of the cervical spine, the strain is more likely to be on the posterior part of the vertebral bodies and the posterior part of the intervertebral disc. This can lead to premature degeneration. The spinal canal also tends to be narrowed, which can lead to increased radiation into the arms. Hyperlordosis cannot be improved therapeutically, but attempts are being made to reduce the symptoms. In addition, the thoracic and lumbar spine, which probably also show hyperlordosis, should be mobilized.
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